Tozando is pleased to introduce our brand new version of the Deluxe Practical Iaito - 'TORYUMON V2'.

Toryumon is a Tozando exclusive, and offers the perfect choice for those looking for the ultimate in practical efficiency and elegant design. In Japanese language the phrase Toryumon literally means 'Dragon Rising to the Gate', but is used to describe a person's 'gateway to success', or to describe them beginning a new challenge.

This superb Iaito is perfect for Iaidoka of all levels, who are looking for a practical and elegant Iaito, and now at a truly most new version!

The differences with the previous Toryumon is the better and higher quality of Fuchi/Kashira and it offers surprisingly a selection of up to 6 different tsuba!!

Features a sand-casted, bubble-free zinc/aluminum alloy blade available up to 2.45 shaku. Approximately 820 gram without the Saya for 2.45 shaku.

*A zinc/aluminum alloy blade is not constructed for cutting and/or hitting any objects, further it cannot be sharpened. Please do not attempt these actions.

* The Habaki comes in two different designs, we can take requests but not guarantee that you will get what you requested.

Made in Japan!

Guide Chart

Height

Blade Length

Approximate Weight

up to 150cm

2.20(66.6 cm)

675g

up to 155cm

2.25(68.2 cm)

700g

up to 160cm

2.30(69.6 cm)

725g

up to 165cm

2.35(71.2 cm)

750g

up to 170 cm

2.40(72.7 cm)

775g

175cm and over

2.45(74.2 cm)

800g

*This comparative chart is a simple reference for those who are unsure of what size to choose. The exact dimention can be etermined by the each individual body frame as the arm length, torso, and style practiced. If you would like to make sure what you choose is the most suitable, please have the consultation with your instructor. In general, a female practitioner is recommended to choose the 0.05 shorter than the above comparative chart. Please note, the weights listed are strictly for guidance purposes only.

This is my very first Iaito, so I don't have much comparison to other Iaito.This Iaito is a high-quality access into the world of Iaido for beginners.Of course, such quality has it's price, but you must not forget, that it is mainly hand-crafted. Furthermore, it shall accompany me safely the next years, and I think it will do this.The blade is securely hold within the grip, it is good balanced (as far as I can tell), the Tsukaito sits tight and shouldn't get loose in the next years. Design is simple, but the selectable Tsuba sets a little personal highlight.

But there are 2 points to consider:1. The dark coating of the Tsuba comes of after a while because of sweat and shows a red colour. It doesn't affect the handling, just looks different.

2. The sageo could be of higher quality. Nonetheless it serves its purpose and can be used normaly.

As a beginner, I would buy it again and recommend it to everyone, who wants a low priced Tozando-Iaito.

This is a great iaito, it's not too heavy neither too light, it has nice balance, the saya (Kuroishime), tsuba (namako) and blade are beautiful. I recommend it for every one who is looking for a good and not too expensive iaito. The shipment was on schedule, actually it arrived sooner than expected.

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Toryumon V2

March 21, 2012

Reviewer:
del drury from Essex, England

I am very pleased with my new Iaito, nice balance, superb feel. The quality is very good considering the price, good quality fuchi and kashira with nice looking menuki. For what i paid. i found this to be true value for money "which is rare these days". I shall be proud to take this to The Fourth World Butoku Sai and the fiftieth Japan Butoku Sai April 2012. .. Thank you very much Tozando.

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Amazing quality for that price!

February 16, 2012

Reviewer:
ALBERTO from Lombardia Italy

I've just received the Iaito. It is well balanced, it has a beautiful shape and it's very light. I've just started to study Iaido, but I'm sure that this amazing sword will stay with me for many years! Very good!